Desparada

The Purist California Cabernet Sauvignon

9.138 ratings
8.73 pro ratings
California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Miriam De Lyon

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!

Jan 1st, 2022
TheSkip

@Rob Brobst III if you like the Austin Hope, this is a league above for a similar price.

@Rob Brobst III if you like the Austin Hope, this is a league above for a similar price.

May 21st, 2018
Jule Ryan

Big and rich . Cherry and spice and molasses

Big and rich . Cherry and spice and molasses

Jan 26th, 2018
TheSkip

I really enjoy this. Totally fruit forward with supple tannins. Great nose. A lovely pop and pour.

I really enjoy this. Totally fruit forward with supple tannins. Great nose. A lovely pop and pour.

Jul 27th, 2017
Paul T- Huntington Beach

Fruit bomb style, crowd pleaser if thats what you need for non wino's,

Fruit bomb style, crowd pleaser if thats what you need for non wino's,

May 31st, 2017
TheSkip

"Blessed is he who expects nothing, for he shall never be disappointed."

While true, there is also the happiness when expectations are realized.

I purchased this because it was made by Vailia Esh, wife of Herman Story's Russell From. Owing to my penchant for Herman Story wines and female winemakers, I was sold!

Easily the best nose of sub-40 bottle I may have ever had!! I couldn't stop smelling it!

Excellent oak treatment. Totally allowed the purity of the fruit to show, as the name suggests.

Complete winner.

"Blessed is he who expects nothing, for he shall never be disappointed."

While true, there is also the happiness when expectations are realized.

I purchased this because it was made by Vailia Esh, wife of Herman Story's Russell From. Owing to my penchant for Herman Story wines and female winemakers, I was sold!

Easily the best nose of sub-40 bottle I may have ever had!! I couldn't stop smelling it!

Excellent oak treatment. Totally allowed the purity of the fruit to show, as the name suggests.

Complete winner.

Apr 21st, 2017
Chris Kiranbay

This is maturing beautifully. Silky smooth tannins and enough fruit to keep going.

This is maturing beautifully. Silky smooth tannins and enough fruit to keep going.

Nov 22nd, 2015
dan boedeker

Fruit forward cabernet. Quite nice. From visit to Herman Story downtown Paso

Fruit forward cabernet. Quite nice. From visit to Herman Story downtown Paso

Nov 8th, 2015
Richard Steinberg

So easy to drink. Great smooth early drinking cab. Great red cherry profile.

So easy to drink. Great smooth early drinking cab. Great red cherry profile.

Jan 5th, 2015
Steve Swaney

2012 vint

2012 vint

Dec 15th, 2014